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Electrical connector assembly having a release mechanism

a technology of electrical connectors and release mechanisms, applied in the direction of electrical apparatus, connection, coupling device connection, etc., can solve the problems of increased defective parts and manufacturing costs

Active Publication Date: 2009-08-20
TYCO ELECTRONICS LOGISTICS AG (CH)
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As such, the manufacturing tolerances may be small, which may lead to an increase in defective parts and manufacturing costs.

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[0020]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electrical connector assembly 100 formed in accordance with one embodiment and includes a connector module 102 and a receptacle 104. The connector module 102 is configured to be inserted into the receptacle 104. The connector module 102 includes a housing 106 that may be formed from two housing shells 108 and 110 that mate or engage with each other along an interface 112, only a portion of which is shown in FIG. 1. The connector module 102 has a front end 116, a rear end 114, and a cavity (not shown) that extends axially from the front end 116 to the rear end 114. The front end 116 is configured for pluggable insertion into the receptacle 104. The receptacle 104 may be attached to a circuit board 120 of a host electrical device (not shown). The electrical device may be, for example, a router, switch, storage system or other portable electronic device. The front end 116 of the connector module 102 includes an electrical component 117, which is...

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Abstract

An electrical connector module configured to form a communicative connection with a host device is provided. The module includes a housing that is configured to be inserted into a receptacle of the host device. The housing extends substantially in an axial direction and includes a surface. The module also includes an actuating member that is slidably coupled to and movable along the surface of the housing from a locked position to a disengaged position. The module includes a spring member that is positioned on the actuating member and configured to exert a force against the housing and the actuating member. The spring member is biased in order to maintain the actuating member in the locked position.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The subject matter described herein relates generally to electrical connector assemblies, and more particularly to release mechanisms for pluggable module assemblies.[0002]Pluggable module assemblies allow users of electronic equipment or external devices to transfer data to or communicate with other equipment and devices. The module assemblies are constructed according to established standards for size and compatibility (e.g., Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP), XFP, or Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP)). Generally, a module assembly includes a connector module (e.g., transceiver) that is configured to be inserted into a receptacle for establishing a communicative connection with an electrical device or system. The connector module has a front end, a rear end, and a cavity extending axially between the front and rear ends. The connector module may include a circuit board that is held within the cavity and configured to project outward from the ...

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IPC IPC(8): H01R13/627
CPCH01R13/6275
Inventor BRIGHT, EDWARD JOHNKERLIN, HAROLD WILLIAM
Owner TYCO ELECTRONICS LOGISTICS AG (CH)